- Illinois (13-9) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Penn State (12-14)
- Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
- Illinois / Penn State TV channel: BTN
The Illinois Fighting Illini (13-9) visit Rec Hall to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (12-14) on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in University Park, PA.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).
The Illinois vs. Penn State Over/Under is 157.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Penn State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | -7.5 -110 | O 157.5 -110 | -350 |
| Penn State | +7.5 -110 | U 157.5 -110 | +270 |
Illinois vs Penn State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois vs Penn State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.65 Units / 22% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.70 Units / 53% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 away games (+1.60 Units / 13% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+7.90 Units / 8% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+5.95 Units / 15% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+5.55 Units / 13% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+5.20 Units / 4% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.30 Units / 6% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 13-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.05 Units / 11.07% ROI).
- 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.55 Units / 2.03% ROI
- 17-8 when betting the Over for +8.2 Units / 29.82% ROI
- 8-17 when betting the Under for -10.7 Units / -38.91% ROI
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.35 Units / -11.73% ROI).
- 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.35 Units / 2.81% ROI
- 16-10 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 17.07% ROI
- 10-16 when betting the Under for -7.6 Units / -26.67% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has 22.0 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3
Illinois is shooting 32% from three (446/1,389) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,896 points/1,449 shots) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (246 assists/ 248 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has attempted 733 threes on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Penn State has made 260 three-pointers on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Penn State has made 566 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Penn State is shooting 36% from three (566/1,551) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (683 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Illinois has allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7
Illinois has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (683 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (1,620 points/1,482 shots) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (204 steals/23 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Penn State has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.1
Penn State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (204 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Penn State has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
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